The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 29 - No. 23
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Photos by Bob Vosseller The Manchester Little League’s facility on Ridgeway Boulevard features five ball fields, one of which is Joe Carter Stadium named after the top sponsor of the league. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Little League season maybe over but supporters of the Manchester Little League (MLL) which marked its 60 th anniversary this year, are invited to “light things up” at their upcoming Gift Auction. The rain or shine event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on September 9 and has no entry fee. It will
be held at the league’s Pavilion at 2425 Ridgeway Boulevard. Prizes include a Yeti cooler, a Solo Stove Bonfire, as well as a 50/50 raffle, a free MLL 2024 registration, gift cards for local businesses and a lot more. You preorder mini charcuterie boards and the event is BYOB. Fundraising has always been an important part of the work done
by the League’s adult members, MLL Board member Sandy Drake said. She credited Joe Car ter’s generosit y
September 9, 2023
and noted that his late daughter Marion “who died of cancer was one of the first girls to come (League - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The Borough’s Board of Education is adding a referendum question on the November 7 ballot for $3 million to replace the elementary school’s roof and to build a kitchen. “We had a kitchen a long time ago but all our food for the kids is brought in,” Board member David Burton said. “We are trying to get our own kitchen and make our food here as a savings to the district.” Business Administrator Joe Firetto said the referendum was discussed at its April Board meeting. “We are working with our bond counsel as well as legal counsel for the bond referendum and there has been discussions of making a presentation to the public with full details along with handing out pamphlets to (School - See Page 5)
Documentaries About Field Of Dreams Nominated For Emmys
Artifacts and trophies are on display inside the Manchester Little League’s clubhouse.
Pollinator Zones Take Root
Photo By Bob Vosseller A sign notes that the Lakehurst Circle Center is one of four pollinator habits planted this summer along the Route 70 corridor.
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The field inside one of the borough’s traffic circles doesn’t look quite the same these days. If you can catch the signs as you drive past, you’ll notice they say “Pollinator Zone.” Borough officials and residents weren’t aware the area had received this designation until they saw the signs put up by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) earlier this summer as part
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Photo by Chris Lundy The Field of Dreams park for special needs individuals has been the subject of much media coverage. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It’s a bittersweet story that resonates with everyone. A tragic car crash led to a lot of challenges for Gavin Kane, who
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